AUGUST 19, 2022 — The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that it will hold its annual Heroes of the Coast Guard broadcast on Wednesday, September 14 at 8 p.m. Eastern. An encore presentation will broadcast at 8 p.m. Pacific for viewers on the … [Read more...]
Celebrating National Coast Guard Day
AUGUST 4, 2022 - Every year, National Coast Guard Day is celebrated on August 4 — a celebration of the day that the Coast Guard was founded in 1790. This year, to mark the service's 232nd anniversary, we'd like to call attention to all that the U.S. Coast Guard does for our nation and our communities, with incredible stories of Coast Guard heroism and local impact. The first … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Marathon Registration Opens August 4th
AUGUST 3, 2022 – Registration for the 2023 Coast Guard Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and virtual events will open on Aug. 4 at midnight in celebration of Coast Guard Day. The official road race of the United States Coast Guard, the events will take place March 2 - 4, 2023 in Elizabeth City, N.C. Interested runners may sign up to take advantage of early bird pricing at … [Read more...]
Commissaries Honor Coast Guard’s 232 Years of Service
JULY 28, 2022 – The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is proud to join the U.S. Coast Guard in observing its 232nd birthday on Aug. 4. “At DeCA we salute the Coast Guard’s 232 years of service by delivering a commissary benefit that provides valuable savings to Coast Guardsmen, retirees and family members,” said Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Saucedo, senior enlisted advisor to … [Read more...]
New Coast Guard Cutters Visit Lebanon
JULY 26, 2022 – Two U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters arrived in Beirut, Lebanon for a scheduled port visit July 25, marking their arrival to the Middle East after departing the United States and transiting the Mediterranean Sea. Fast response cutters USCGC John Scheuerman (WPC 1146) and USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. (WPC 1147) are the newest additions to a slate of Coast … [Read more...]